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Margaret Smith Library contributes to research and teaching in aquatic biodiversity through heritage collections and a global web of data

 Grahamstown, South Africa
saiab.ac.za/platforms/margaret-smith-library/
Joined October 2013
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB19 Mar 2024
Join NRF-SAIAB and Dr. Matthew E. Gruwell for the webinar: Investigating eDNA Solutions from the North American Great Lakes to Mpumalanga, South Africa Date: 20 March 2024 at 10:30am (SAST) Venue: Zoom Webinar Zoom Registration Link: zoom.us/.../tJItcuChqzkpGtCR… Passcode: 317884
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB5 Mar 2024
Calling all marine and estuarine linefish researchers! Don't miss the 6th Southern African Marine Linefish Symposium, taking place in the Eastern Cape, Mpekweni Beach Resort from 19-23 August 2024. With a theme of "Fish, Fishers and the Future", See the poster below for more.
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Dr Mpho Ramoejane, a former PhD student of @NRF_SAIAB and now a lecturer at the University of the Free State, visited the NRF-SAIAB Collections Facility to continue his research. His journey with NRF-SAIAB began in 2007. Read more here: saiab.ac.za/a-proud-former-p…
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB26 Jan 2024
Celebrating World Environmental Education Day! 📚 Join us in the mission to create a sustainable future by spreading awareness on waste separation for recycling. Check out our informative poster - every read brings us one step closer to a greener planet! 🌿🌍
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The NRF is pleased to announce that Dr Gugu Moche, the former NRF Executive Director: Grants Management and Systems Administration, has been appointed as Group Executive: Digital Transformation. Read more here: nrf.ac.za/nrf-appoints-dr-gu…
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SAEON-GSN@SAEON_GSN18 Jan 2024
Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity offered by NRF-@Saeonews Egagasini node! Closing date for applications is 31 January 2024.
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How do biobanks work? And why should we care about them? In the latest @Quest_ASSAf magazine, @NRF_SAIAB Biobank Curator Seshnee Reddy explains what biobanks are all about - and why they matter so much to the future of biodiversity, and the world. bbsa.org.za/2024/01/18/biodi…

Biodiversity Biobanks: An Insurance Policy For The Future Of Nature - Biodiversity Biobanks SA

Biodiversity Biobanks: An Insurance Policy For The Future Of Nature In a world where climate change, habitat destruction, overexploitation and pollution are leading to increasing loss of biodiversity...

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The NRF hosted a colloquium as part of Science Forum South Africa that brought together key stakeholders from the NRF and industry to discuss ways to better respond and contribute to the country’s energy transition efforts. More here: nrf.ac.za/nrf-discussion-on-…
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB27 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Chandra Le Roux on winning the Best MSc Presentation award, as voted for by students and supervisors at the NRF-SAIAB Student Symposium! The symposium was a fantastic opportunity to see the incredible research being done by the next generation of scientists.
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB27 Nov 2023
Congratulations to Nobuhle Mpanza on winning the Best PhD Presentation award, as voted by the students at the NRF-SAIAB Student Symposium! We were blown away by the incredible research presented by all the students.
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB27 Nov 2023
A big congratulations to Vuyolwethu Mxo and Nonhle Mlotshwa on winning the Best PhD Presentation awards voted by supervisors at the NRF-SAIAB Student Symposium! The symposium was a great success and we're so proud of all the students who presented their research.
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB21 Nov 2023
It’s all sytems go at the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance Forum. The two-day event is currently taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre until 22 November 2023.
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB10 Nov 2023
You are invited to NRF-SAIAB's Annual Student Symposium where postgraduates affiliated to NRF-SAIAB will showcase their latest research advancements within their respective fields. For online attendees, Zoom Registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Remember to join us for Dr David Ebert NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2023, as he gives us insight on the journey of searching for lost sharks this Thursday @ 10:30 am
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Iamslic@IamslicOrg23 Oct 2023
Our #Iamslic23 virtual conference is starting today live from @ubclibrary Vancouver, 🇨🇦 and hosted by @sallyjoytaylor & @Librownian We say, What we do matters! So log in and join us for the next 4days of knowledge exchange, networking and a little fun! pheedloop.com/iamslic2023/si…
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB24 Oct 2023
Join us for the SAIAB Seminar Series as we explore "Searching for Lost Sharks." Dr. Ebert will take you on an exciting journey through the depths of the ocean. Can't make it in person? You can attend online via Zoom. Here's the registration link: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJU…
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Check out what's new in the library🙂
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB13 Oct 2023
NRF-SAIAB would like to congratulate the staff, students and interns who graduated from @Rhodes_Uni today. Xolani Nabani received his MSc degree while Yonela Sithole, Matt Parkinson, Tadiwa Mutizwa, Katrina Heckendorn, Pule Mpopetsi and Ralph Watson obtained their PhD degrees.
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A beautiful day out in the field for the @ImiseeProject from @NRF_SAIAB Our mission for the day was: Mussel Collection (Perna perna). @francesca_porri @nobuhle_mpanza @JB_thescientist @Bongacc @NRF_News
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SAIAB@NRF_SAIAB22 Sep 2023
If you missed our Smith Memorial Lecture: ‘Knysna Estuary: Jewel of the Garden Route’ that was held on Thursday, 21 September by Professor Alan Whitfield, you can now watch the recording on our #YouTube Channel: youtu.be/DECtSRPf8sY?si=ubvm…
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